Specially formulated to meet the needs of African Greys, Macaws, Senegals etc
Maintenance foods are formulated to feed pet birds and reproductive birds during non-reproductive periods. Their composition meets the nutritional requirements of birds at these times.
It is designed to constitute 100% of the parrot's diet in non-reproductive periods. However, if fresh fruit and vegetables are provided daily to lend variety to the diet, we recommend that Psittacus should constitute no less than 70-80% of the total intake.
No vitamin or mineral supplements should be given to parrots whose basic principal food is Psittacus.
Daily intake: Birds consumption varies between 5% and 8% of body weight. Medium sized species (for example, African Grey) consume around 20-40 g per day.